Thirty years ago, the Yao Kingdom was poor and weak, and could be said to be one of the lowest-ranking countries in Zhongzhou. At that time, Jiuzhou was in chaos and wars were raging. The Yi family, which had once been glorious for a while, did not have a wise and strong king.
Defeated again and again, he finally ceded cities one after another and became a vassal state of Sanyi.
Today's Emperor Dayao rose from this predicament. He mobilized good ministers and wise men to vigorously reform, secretly raised troops and hoarded resources for ten years, kept a low profile for ten years, and then conquered the former enemy countries one by one in the next ten years. Not only did he get rid of the humiliating status of his country, but also
Through internal disturbances, the largest country, Sangyi, was defeated without a fight and quickly collapsed. Yaoguo, which annexed the vast land of Sangyi, made a comeback overnight, looking down on the world as a hegemon and shaking the world.
After learning about the history of the coexistence of glory and decline of the Yao Kingdom, Bai Qige finally understood why the Yao Emperor was so eager to expand territory and conquer other countries. The Yao Emperor wanted to complete the great feat of unifying the country in his lifetime and become an unprecedented figure that would never come after him.
emperor.
"The expedition to the Huoluohe Khanate was originally planned for the next year. Recently, my father's health has been declining and he is always worried that his time is running out, so he is anxious for me to send troops to the north." Yi Chenjing tapped her forehead with her fingers, her eyes shrewd.
There was no lack of fatigue in him, "I will lead the troops and set off in three months at the latest. You can decide whether to stay in the palace or return to Zhaoguo temporarily. However, with your status and thoughts, I am afraid that you will not be able to stay alone in the palace for long.
Those harem battles are more terrifying than the battlefield."
Bai Qige didn't expect that Yi Chenjing would take the initiative to let her return to Zhao Kingdom. Although she was happy, she couldn't help but worry: "If you are away from the Northern Expedition, who will govern Zhao Kingdom?"
"I knew you were worried about this issue. My father is already willing to give up the throne. The affairs of the government will naturally be taken over by the prince. With the participation of the prince's concubine, there will be no one else who has the jurisdiction except the right prime minister."
Prime Minister You is the main war faction. After the Zhao Kingdom was conquered, he once proposed to Emperor Yao to eradicate the roots and subjugate the country. If Yi Chenjing hadn't stopped him and explained the pros and cons, Bai Qige would not have been married as a concubine now. She furrowed her brows and took a deep breath.
Bai Qige understood that the current situation was not optimistic. If Prime Minister You took over the Zhao Kingdom, he would definitely change the previous situation and cause wanton destruction and killing. The Bai family, known for generations of famous generals, would bear the brunt.
The emperor's order was difficult to make, Yi Chenjing had to send troops to the north, and the prince's assistantship could not be reversed. The reasonable and reasonable development in front of him was full of murderous intentions. If we let nature take its course, the Bai family would undoubtedly die.
"Which is easier, to make the emperor change his decision to go to war or to overthrow the prince's faction within three months?" Bai Qige said in a low voice.
The calm tone seemed to be talking about the family's shortcomings. Yi Chenjing glanced over with admiration, and a smile appeared on his handsome face: "If my father could change his mind, I would have gone and tried to persuade him. The answer is self-evident. With you,
It is not impossible for your cleverness to delay or simply prevent the disaster from happening. If the prince's faction loses power, you can protect your Bai family from the danger of annihilation, and I can also eliminate a major opponent. It is for this reason that I allow you to return to Zhao
The country - the premise is that you must find a way to get rid of the prince faction for me."
"What a profiteer's face." Bai Qige smiled lightly, but her heart felt as heavy as a thousand-jin boulder.
She didn't want to see Yi Chenjing who was squeezing her value in this way to seek the world for himself.
No one likes the feeling of being used as a tool, but in troubled times and standing at the forefront of power disputes, who can survive alone in the mud without getting stained? Bai Qige can't. He, Yi Chenjing, has shouldered the burden of being the prince for ten years.
The long-term shame is even worse.
"Prince, I will find other ways to take action. Our agreement before that remains the same. As long as the power is still in your hands, you must protect the Bai family to the end, otherwise you may never have a chance to retaliate." Put on your cloak.
Looking back and smiling, the determination in Bai Qige's eyes was eye-catching, "I will live and die with the Bai family. Maybe one day I will remember the truth. If you don't want me to die, and don't want the mystery of Princess Hongxiao to be buried, then...
Please do your best to protect my family."
"Where are you going?" Yi Chenjing lowered his voice, and his tone was a bit cold.
"I'm not even in the mood to die now, so where else can I go? Go out for a walk and relax."
The indifferent words disappeared outside the door along with the thin figure. Yi Chenjing stared at the door for a while, then sat on the chair and closed her eyes tiredly.
After being punished and freezing all night two days ago, Bai Qige suddenly became distant, with unreadable meanings hidden in her eyes. On the surface, she seemed to be more proactive in contacting him, but every time she talked, she always felt that there was no good relationship between the two.
The distance that is easy to close has become distant again, so far away that even the only remaining reality can no longer be seen.
This feeling made Yi Chenjing very unhappy. Now Bai Qige has become the most capable subordinate after Zhan Ting - if you can call it that, her avoidance and concealment will make him lose the trust that he tried his best to persuade her to reluctantly give.
If it disappears, it will be an immeasurable loss.
He is smarter, smarter, and stronger than a man. What those clear eyes see is not that he endures silence, but the boundless mountains and rivers at his feet, looking out in all directions.
There is only one woman in the world who understands him, and even the deepest love for him cannot be compared to her.
"Miss, it's almost dark, where are you going now?" Yu Che trotted to follow Bai Qige, who was hurriedly moving forward. Seeing that his master was vigilantly checking to see if he was being followed while continuing to speed up, Yu Che was certainly not stupid.
I really thought Bai Qige was going for a walk, but she had never been on this road before and didn't even know where it led.
"Go outside the palace." Bai Qige spoke concisely and to the point, "I asked the war court and found out that Yun Zhongjin is training at the military school field not far from the palace."
If you want to know what exactly happened that day and how Princess Hongxiao died, the only person who knows the truth now is probably Yun Zhongjin. Since in Yu Che's memory, Yun Zhongjin said that Bai Qige himself was responsible for the murder and threatened her with it.
, I think he was present at the time, and it is even possible that he knew the inside story. Now that he has no clue, he only has this one clue to continue to pursue.
After all, Yu Che was a maid. No matter how worried she was, she couldn't go against Bai Qige's decision. She could only follow behind him cautiously and sneak out of the palace under the cover of the falling night.
It is easy to get out of the Yaoguo Palace but difficult to get in. Previously, Yi Chenjing gave Bai Qige a pass to facilitate her movement. However, Bai Qige was not worried about the access control issue when she returned. All she could think about was to hurry up and get there.
The school military field asked the truth. In three months, Yi Chenjing will lead the army to go on an expedition. Yun Zhongjin, his subordinate deputy general, must also go with him. The battlefield is ruthless. If you don't seize the time to get the answer, who knows what will happen to Yun after the expedition is over.
Can Zhong Jin come back alive and ask again?
After asking around all the way to the school military field, night fell at the right time, and Bai Qige easily found Yun Zhongjin's residence with the help of the pass.
As a surrendered general of an enemy country who betrayed his country and sought glory, Yun Zhongjin's life was not as good as he imagined. A few simple courtyards in the corner of the empty military field were temporary residences. After looking around, he found that there was not even a servant.
nothing.
"What's there to see? You and I are both traitors who betrayed the Kingdom of Zhao. Even if we reach Dayao, we will still be despised. The princess is like a maid, and I, the deputy general, are like a servant. They are not much better." Yun Zhongjin dialogued.
Qi Ge was very surprised when she appeared. Even though she was surprised, she did not forget to say a few sarcastic words. It was obvious that she was depressed and dissatisfied.
"I'm not interested in hearing your complaints. I'm here to ask some questions."
"Ask me? Is it about Princess Hongxiao again?" Yun Zhongjin snorted, "It seems that you really can't remember anything. This is good, so as not to make you feel guilty and embarrassed to see others." Look.
Glancing at Yu Che, who had a wary face, Yun Zhongjin pulled Bai Qige over roughly: "Go inside, I'm not ready to talk yet, so even the servants can watch the joke!"
In her memory, Bai Qige was very afraid of Yun Zhongjin, and Yu Che subconsciously stood between the two of them, but was pushed away by Yun Zhongjin. Bai Qige lightly shook her head and signaled Yu Che to wait outside, and went into the inner room alone with Yun Zhongjin.
"You were indeed present on the day of the accident, but what you said to Yi Chenjing is not entirely true. Although I was frightened and forgot many things, I still have a vague impression of what happened that day. If I remember correctly, so do you.
One of the people who hurt Princess Hongxiao, right?" Bai Qige responded calmly and asked tentatively based on the few words she got from Yu Che.
Yun Zhongjin's face turned blue and white, and he stared at Bai Qige for a long time. Just when Bai Qige thought that he was not going to tell the truth, Yun Zhongjin suddenly approached him with an ambiguous and ferocious smile.
Leng raised his head, raised the corner of Yun Zhongjin's mouth, and blew out his breath on the face with obvious scars: "The Seventh Prince can still be interested when looking at your face. Could it be that there is something special about him? In this case, how can I not?
Why don't you take good care of her and taste your own womanhood?"
A cold feeling ran down her back. Bai Qige, who kept retreating as Yun Zhongjin approached step by step, hit the wall. The man with malicious intentions raised his arms to wrap around her, and his breathing became heavier and heavier.
When he was a traitor to the Seventh Prince of Dayao, he was surrounded by beauties and drunkenness all day long. The Zhao Kingdom was destroyed. Yi Chenjing gave Yun Zhongjin a military position but cut off his sensual life. Vice General Yun, who had not touched a woman for several months, could not care about beauty at this moment.
Ugly, as long as she can let him vent his desires, it doesn't matter even if she is a faceless and ugly girl.
What's more, the thin woman in front of her is just a spent flower that has not been favored. No matter how much she is ravaged, no one will take care of her.
Dirty big hands grasped the thin shoulders tightly, and the beast-like hot breath lingered in her ears along with the obscene words. Through the thick winter cotton clothes, Bai Qige clearly felt something hard hitting her lower body intentionally or unintentionally. Uncontrollably, anger and disgust dominated the skinny body.
The palms were clenched into fists, almost crushing when the hot lips touched the earlobes.
"Thank you so much, Miss Third. If it weren't for you, how could I have tasted the world's best food like Princess Hongxiao?"
He murmured mockingly and instantly turned into a huge thunder.